During our test drive, the 73 did its thing in the sloppy chop. It was easy to steer and performed even more impressively when Aaron, our skipper for the day, took back the wheel to show how well the big hull cuts into a turn under power in hands familiar with her.
The minimal roll reduced even more once we pushed to 2000rpm and 30 knots. Even at this speed, the engine noise remained unnoticed during conversation.
Other features include a 130l/h water-maker, twin gen-sets, a comprehensive shore-power system and single and three-phase power. In the spacious engine room, there's a big Kingcrome tool box and work bench, a gurney and an automated fire system.
The sidewalks are so wide, you could ride a bicycle around the boat. At the bow, you notice a very clever table setting on the nose. It has a handsome polished timber table, which is bound to be a hit with the ladies during cocktails at anchor.
There are two anchors. The electric has 80m of chain, while the hydraulic has 100m of chain. There are foot controls and controls at the flybridge for these. The chain hatches are massive.
Once at anchor, the big 73 can put on an impressive show with something like 160

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LED lights throughout the boat.
These are just some of the bright ideas
that make this Maritimo deserving of the
title of 'flagship' for this great Aussie boat-building house.

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